Cody vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Codes

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Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
840
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Spence

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Spencer Rank #388

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #388 for Spencer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cody ___

  • Cody James
  • Cody Lee
  • Cody Ray
  • Cody Allen
  • Cody Wayne
  • Cody Scott

Spencer ___

  • Spencer James
  • Spencer William
  • Spencer Thomas
  • Spencer Alexander
  • Spencer Cole
  • Spencer Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Spencer

Parker Quinn Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Spencer more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Spencer at #388 in the United States.

What do Cody and Spencer mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Cody and Spencer boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

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